Great review I agree that lady bird's emotional connection with her mom formed the emotional backbone of the story. (keithandthemovies.com)
The backbone of this story is that of a king earning his right to rule his country, and of the challengers who seek to knock him down and take the throne for themselves. (cbr.com)
And it's the survivors who are the backbone of this story. (tlkabtmovies.com)